The guys pulled this singular wave event off yet again, for the FIFTH year running! Special thanks to Jeremy, Neil and the army of volunteers, sponsors, spectators and COMPETITORS that make this such a great event!
Strong turnout
Friday had good winds for wave riding and going off. The wind eased on Saturday kicking an inpromptu standup surfing session that must have been epic. If anyone has shots of the action please put them up. The wind came back Sunday afternoon with nice swells and the kite loop-off went into gear.
Damian Leroy riding for Cabrinha wins the Invasion, yet again!
Alex of Airtime Kite Repair throws a big one. Click photo for full sized image
Gebi rides in
Judges in the bush, Neil of
X-RATED KITEBOARDING, Todd of
Adventure Sports/Cabrinha and Jeremy of
Jupiter Kiteboarding confer
Sean moves out
Getting up there
The chicken loop broke, honest!
Jon Modica lobs one
Riding out
Sprinting back upwind during heats was often necessary. This guy was FAST.
Morgan rushes back up north to hit it again
Some guys ride, some sprint, it's all about position
Looping big
If you're too close to shore to jump, YOU'RE TOO CLOSE! Knee reconstruction isn't so bad, I guess (right). Click photo for full sized image.
Kiters in conjunction
Damian and Jon race upwind
Board Off?
Stay flexible!
Kite Retriever
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Mike bouncing along on his one good leg, nursing his ankle. He showed it who was boss though during numerous powered kiteloop landings?!
Dave puts on the warpaint for some serious riding
Packet Loops
Luco and family
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Stay tuned, still more photos to crunch and put up, also quite a lot of video to put together on this great event.
If you can offer missing names or corrections please PM them to ricki. See you next year!
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